As well known for her political activism as for her varied screen roles, Susan Sarandon has defied stereotyping in both her career and her personal life. The mature actress's face bespeaks strength and integrity while the fierce intelligence in her large, luminous, hazel eyes remains undimmed, her unique combination of brains, beauty, tenacity and conscience making her more in demand past the age of 50 than ever before. The former Ford model, often the very embodiment of the seductive older woman, has demonstrated considerable range and fearlessness in accepting her acting challenges,